Pineapple Duck Curry Recipe
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There's just something magical about the combination of pineapple, duck and red curry which explains why it's one of the most popular Thai curries. The spiciness of the garlic, chili and curry is tempered by the creamy coconut milk and sweet pineapple. As this dish calls for pre-roasted Chinese duck, you can get dinner on the table in a matter of minutes. Look for a Chinese deli in your local Chinatown or Asian neighborhood which has ducks hanging in the windows. I always head to Sam Woo in LA for my roast ducks. For a bright finish, squeeze a wedge of fresh lime over it before serving.
- 1 tablespoon high-heat cooking oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon minced galangal or fresh ginger
- 1 fresh hot red or green chili
- 3 tablespoons thick red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons palm or brown sugar
- 2 kaffir lime leaves
- 8 ounces roast Chinese duck
- 1 Asian eggplant
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 cup basic chicken stock or store-bought
- 1 1/2 cups diced fresh pineapple
- 8 small cherry or grape tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons fresh Thai or Italian basil leaves
- 4 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves (cilantro)
- 4 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Reduce heat to medium and add the thick red curry paste, stirring to break it up, about 1 minute. Add the fish sauce, palm sugar and kaffir lime leaves, if using, and cook for 2 minutes, while stirring to combine.
- Add the duck, eggplant and coconut milk and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the pineapple and cherry tomatoes, simmer for 2 more minutes. Add the basil, fresh coriander leaves and mint leaves; cook for 30 seconds or until basil is wilted. Dish out and serve immediately with jasmine rice.
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